How do you install a torque converter in a Chrysler C-4?
How do you install a torque converter in a Chrysler C-4?
Ford C-4 &l; C-6 Transmissions: Drain plugs must be exposed through holes in flexplate. Chrysler Transmissions: Align small hole in flexplate opposite converter drain plug. This will align all four (4) converter bolts properly. Step 3 Complete the transmission installation only when end-play is satisfactory.
How big is a torque converter for a C4 transmission?
If a torque converter does not fit, do not force it. Most common flexplate sizes for C4 transmissions are 157-tooth (left) and 164-tooth (right). Each calls for its own bellhousing size.
How to install torque converter in front pump?
If you have more than 1/16 to 1/8″, install equal thickness washers to reduce clearance to 1/16 to 1/8″ (ON GM ONLY). If not enough clearance, remove transmission and check to see if converter is seated in front pump properly. Draw converter bolts up evenly so as not to pull converter into a bind causing vibration and pump bushing failure.
What should clearance be between flex plate and torque converter?
After bell housing bolts are tight, check free movement of converter. It should have 1/16 to 1/8″ (ON GM ONLY) of clearance between pads on converter and flex plate. If you have more than 1/16 to 1/8″, install equal thickness washers to reduce clearance to 1/16 to 1/8″ (ON GM ONLY).
Ford C-4 &l C-6 Transmissions: Drain plugs must be exposed through holes in flexplate. Chrysler Transmissions: Align small hole in flexplate opposite converter drain plug. This will align all four (4) converter bolts properly. Step 3 Complete the transmission installation only when end-play is satisfactory.
Can a torque converter be installed in a transmission?
As you raise your transmission to install into your vehicle, be sure that the torque converter remains fully installed in the transmission. Curt takes apart a pump for an AOD to show what can break and where the converter installs into.
What kind of fluid do you use for a torque converter?
Service the torque converter with 1 or 2 quarts of transmission fluid prior to converter installation. This primes the pump and gets prompt lubrication to transmission internals on start-up. You don’t have to use Type F on old Ford transmissions anymore. Dexron III and Mercon IV are suitable fluids.
Are there any torque converters that lock up?
Performance Automotive and Transmission Center has developed a full line of billet torque converters with lock-up for General Motors, Ford, and Dodge transmissions for applications ranging from improved factory performance to all out competition.
